Will hydrangeas freeze to death outdoors in winter?

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1. Will it freeze to death?

2. Winter maintenance skills

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If you keep hydrangea outdoors in winter, it is likely to freeze to death because it is very afraid of cold. If the temperature is lower than 5℃, it will suffer from frostbite, and in severe cases, it will die. The temperature for a safe winter should be above 10℃. If the temperature is too low, you should pay attention to keep out the cold. When breeding in winter, you need more sunlight, less watering, and pruning old branches.

1. Will it freeze to death?

1. Will it freeze to death?

Hydrangeas are very sensitive to cold. If you keep them outdoors in cold winter, they are very likely to freeze to death. Especially in northern areas, the outdoor temperature will be lower. If you don't pay attention to keeping warm and cold, it may be difficult for the plants to survive the winter. The southern region will be slightly better, but you still need to pay attention to the cold. It can survive the winter in an environment above 10°C, so if you want it to survive the winter safely, the breeding temperature can be lower than 10°C.

2. Winter maintenance skills

1. Sunshine: The sunshine in winter is very mild, so it is recommended that you keep it in the sun and ensure sufficient light throughout the winter. However, do not leave it outdoors in direct sunlight, but bask in the sun indoors where there is no cold wind.

2. Moisture: When the temperature is low, water evaporates very quickly. Slowly, watering needs to be appropriately reduced, as long as the soil is not particularly dry. Also, the water temperature should not be too low when watering. Too low a water temperature will cause frostbite.

3. Pruning: In winter, the plant will temporarily stop growing, which means it will enter a dormant state. Around January to February, some old branches need to be cut off. Do not touch water after pruning.

2. Winter maintenance skills

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